Sardinia
Sardinia is a wine region in Italy. A warm, dry and windy Mediterranean island with distinctive local grapes and varied mountain and coastal vineyard sites.
Where it is
Map data: Natural Earth
Places in Sardinia
Alghero
Around Sardinia's northwest coast, rare Torbato makes fresh whites with citrus, herbs, and a distinctly saline finish.
Campidano di Terralba
On western Sardinia, Bovale Sardo leads dry reds that tend to be full-bodied and firmly tannic, with dark berry and spice flavors.
Carignano del Sulcis
Sand dunes and islands off southwest Sardinia, where old ungrafted bush vines survive.
Gallura
The rugged northeast corner of the Italian island of Sardinia, with granite soils, known for crisp white wine from Vermentino.
Malvasia di Bosa
Western Sardinia's Malvasia wines are often matured with air contact, developing amber color, dried-fruit richness, and savory nutty flavors.
Mandrolisai
In Sardinia's mountainous center, Bovale Sardo anchors savory reds with dark fruit, firm tannin, and fresh acidity.
Monica di Sardegna
An island-wide Sardinian red appellation centered on the Monica grape.
Moscato di Sardegna
An island-wide Muscat appellation covering still, sparkling and passito wines, usually floral, grapey and sweet.